Looks like the guy, even handicapped by holding only a General Class Amateur Radio license , has some achievements of note in the realm of commercial radio products.

I only found what he posted about himself on his two sites and even that wasn't much. Noteworthy was what wasn't posted, such as his educational background and where he has worked since becoming a ham decades ago.

What "achievements of note" are you referring to?

Not that government spending is any proof of noteworthiness on the part of the vendor, but he seems to be doing OK..

The CR-1 specs are really buried in that website:---------------------------------------------"Product Information

Introducing the New CR-1 Communications Receiver

The CR-1 is a small, low-power, ruggedly constructed radio receiver that is finding a niche in the world of SWL’s (short wave listeners) and amateur radio enthusiasts alike.

The CR-1 is a new Software Defined Radio (SDR) from the designers of miniature wideband signal intelligence receivers, developed for special-operations units, and rugged business-jet data-link transceivers.

The CR-1 SDR is independent of a host PC, using embedded digital signal processing technology providing a degree of portability and performance previously unavailable to the radio enthusiast.

As one potential customer noted: “It’s an SDR with knobs, keys, and a display!”

The CR-1 is not controllable over USB by CommRadio or third-party software at this time. I-Q analog and/or digital IF signals are not ported to the rear-panel or accessible or at a standard sound-card sampling rate. Both of these options may be added, provided demonstrated interest

Beyond bizarre. The costly CR-1 is now for sale online. Potential buyers are begging for additional performance specs or at least a comparison with a recognized high performance receiver (and not that handheld thingie with a BNC whip) and this photo is what Moore's buddy provides:

The radio is intriguing, and I'd certainly like to own one, but this product is one that I will likely have to see in person before plunking down $500. It's not about the money, but the value when compared to or just in a fleet with other options I presently own. Would I really use it much? Sure! what a great mobile device. It would sit right up on the dash, no problem, replacing my PCR-1500 and remote head.

Based on Mr. Moore's credentials and the pictures provided, I'd expect the CR-1 to be a fine, solid piece of gear.

Was that fast email reply just an autoresponder? What did you learn from it about the questions you've asked?

I only asked if the radio was in stock, and received a direct reply from Don, it seemed. As for the shipping date stated on the website, one might presume that there have been orders placed over the past few weeks, and that those will be fulfilled on the 22nd, with subsequent orders to be fulfilled within two weeks of placing a new order.

I'll wait til someone posts a review of the production radio before making my final decision.

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